Chapter 44: Tiger Brother’s Goods Arrived

“This is my husband, Dong Jianguo,” Su Ranran introduced.

Her husband’s name, Dong Jianguo, was quite common for that era. He was 28 years old, and they had two children: a 5-year-old boy and a 4-year-old girl.

Last year, despite opposition from her mother-in-law, Dong Jianguo had insisted that she study for the university entrance exam. The couple had a very good relationship. This time, the whole family had come, and Su Ranran planned to rent a house here, find a job for her husband, and allow the family to be together often.

Mi Xia liked Su Ranran very much. She admired that Su Ranran, despite having passed the university entrance exam, didn’t disdain her rural husband and wanted to bring her children and husband with her.

“I run a small business. You could consider having your husband work for me. There’s housing, and the children can attend Jingqing Kindergarten; my daughter goes there too,” Mi Xia offered helpfully.

Su Ranran looked at Mi Xia in disbelief. Mi Xia already had children, yet she looked like an 18-year-old girl. However, she was truly beautiful, and her husband was handsome; having a daughter was normal.

Comparing herself to Mi Xia, Su Ranran noticed her hands were rough from farm work. But her husband wasn’t bad either; he would ensure she and their daughter had enough to eat, even if it meant he went without.

After receiving her books, Mi Xia said, “If you decide, go to the courtyard house and find Zhang Xiaoyu. Mention my name. If the work isn’t suitable, you don’t have to do it.”

Su Ranran looked at Mi Xia with gratitude.

Mi Xia: “We should go now. Goodbye.”

At this time, the Jingqing University campus forum exploded.

“How can someone be so beautiful? This is the most beautiful girl I’ve ever seen.”

“Today, I finally understand what ‘a beautiful woman is a disaster’ means.”

“I need all the information about this goddess in one minute.”

Various stolen photos flooded the forum, allowing everyone to admire her 360-degree flawless face. Some envied her, some were jealous, but Mi Xia and Mo Haoyue knew nothing about it.

Returning home, they saw Mo Zhixia and Zhang Xiaobao playing with building blocks. After playing with the children for a while, Mi Xia went to the kitchen to cook.

In the afternoon, after sending the two children to kindergarten, Mi Xia and Mo Haoyue went to the courtyard house.

Upon arrival, they saw Su Ranran’s family carrying large and small bags in the yard. Zhang Xiaoyu was facing them, and it seemed he had already explained the work to the couple.

Mi Xia saw Su Ranran and her husband with furrowed brows, looking conflicted. Finally, Dong Jianguo agreed. Coming to Beijing, he had seen other girls and women dressed fashionably.

He wanted his wife to dress well and eat well; she had suffered with him in the countryside for years.

Zhang Xiaoyu arranged for their family and then returned to the courtyard.

Zhang Xiaoyu: “When did you arrive? I didn’t even see you.”

Mi Xia: “Just now. How did you arrange for that family?”

“I asked him to try selling postcards first, to see if he’s trustworthy. If he is, then I’ll arrange other work for him.” Zhang Xiaoyu was afraid Mi Xia thought he was making things difficult for the people she introduced, so he spoke nervously.

“That’s right. From now on, no matter who introduces someone, you must do this, including me. Relationships shouldn’t exempt you from evaluating people.”

Zhang Xiaoyu felt relieved after hearing Mi Xia’s words.

Mi Xia: “How’s the warehouse inventory?”

Zhang Xiaoyu: “The market has opened up. Besides individual sales, we’re also supplying them.”

“Good. I’ll start military training tomorrow. If anything comes up, find Mo Haoyue.”

Zhang Xiaoyu was extremely nervous but had no other choice. He earned 10% commission for every item sold, and he couldn’t bear to stop.

“Don’t keep anyone at the courtyard house tonight. I need to deliver goods. Okay, you’re busy. Let’s go home.”

Zhang Xiaoyu saw them to the door and then went to instruct his subordinates.

Meanwhile, Liu Yu’s parents were out and only returned at noon.

“Mom and Dad, yesterday when I was welcoming new students at school, I saw a man who looked exactly like me. Strangers would think he’s my older brother.”

Liu Yu said casually, and Mo Haoyue didn’t take it seriously; after all, there are so many people in China, and it’s not uncommon for people to look alike.

“What did you say? Say it again.” Liu Yu’s father, Liu Baoguo, asked excitedly.

Liu Yu’s mother, Wang Fen, sat in a chair and silently wept.

At this point, Liu Yu also sensed something was wrong and repeated himself honestly.

“Baoguo, that’s our child, our child.” Wang Fen cried.

“I know. Tomorrow I’ll go to the school and inquire to see if he’s our son.” Liu Baoguo carefully hugged his wife to comfort her.

“Yu’er, the man you saw might be my first child with your mother, your older brother.”

“Back then, when I took your mother to Tibet for the war, she was pregnant. I was afraid the child would be in danger, so I entrusted her to a local farm family.”

“After your mother gave birth, she was worried about me and went to find me. But when we went back to look for them, the villagers were gone.”

“They supposedly moved elsewhere. We searched the surrounding areas, but we couldn’t find them.” Liu Baoguo said, crying.

No wonder his mother had been sickly all these years. He had an older brother. The casual mention of a brother turned out to be his real brother.

Liu Baoguo had been an only child. He had always envied others with siblings, and now he had an older brother.

In the evening, after dinner, Mi Xia and Mo Haoyue took Mo Zhixia to the courtyard house.

“Xiaxia, shall we go for a walk with Daddy?” Mi Xia asked, stroking the little girl’s hair.

“Okay, Daddy, hold my hand.” She said, reaching out to hold Mo Haoyue’s hand.

The family strolled leisurely to the courtyard house. Mi Xia opened the door and went inside. The house was low on grain, and Tiger Brother’s goods had also sold out a lot.

She hadn’t misjudged Zhang Xiaoyu. Even in a new city, he was adept at navigating things.

Mi Xia filled the remaining space with grain before looking for Mo Haoyue and their son.

After the little girl fell asleep, the couple entered the space.

Mi Xia: “Okay, let’s go. I’ll be doing military training tomorrow and can’t come home. Take care of our daughter.”

“I’ll put some shampoo, shower gel, and girls’ hair accessories in the spare room at home.”

“After Zhang Xiaoyu sells the grain from the warehouse, have him sell these items. Before Tiger Brother’s goods sell out, call them to send more.”

The shampoo and shower gel Mi Xia planned to sell were already in the space. Mo Haoyue basically knew everything in the space.

Mo Haoyue carefully wrote down Mi Xia’s instructions. “Okay, wife, I understand. Let’s go to sleep.”

Early the next morning, Mi Xia took food from the space, and after the family finished eating, Zhang Xiaoyu’s family arrived.